ipl-logo

Richard P. Forma

354 Words2 Pages
These soldiers need good leaders too!” LTG(r) Richard P. Formica

This quote has been the inspiration for not only my battalion command but for how I work as a leader in my civilian career. MG(P) Formica, who commanded the Combined Security Transition Command, Afghanistan (CSTC-A) the command under which Joint Task Force Phoenix, led by the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG), reported to in Afghanistan. MG(P) Formica was the keynote speaker for the 33 Brigade Combat Team’s (33D BCT) military ball, which was held only months after the Brigade returned home from Afghanistan. The ball was just after the Officer Career Progression Management Selection (OCPMS) board was held to select the next round of promotions and battalion commanders. Before
Show More
Related
1542 Words | 7 Pages

On July 30, 2008, a bloody battle involving Coalition forces took place in the mountainous eastern Afghan province of Nuristan. This was the Battle of Wanat and the devastating amount of Coalition casualties began a vigorous investigation by the United States Army. The village of Wanat, defended by Second Platoon, Chosen Company, Second Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team would fall victim to numerous bad decision made by higher command. Although the men of Chosen Company fought hard, they ended up surrounded, vastly outnumbered, and without any Battalion assets. This paper will argue the reasons for the disastrous outcome of the Battle of Wanat; examining the effective company leadership exploiting effective

Read More
2222 Words | 9 Pages

Leaders at all levels of the Army are faced with difficult decisions every day, decisions that can affect the lives of everyone around them. The thought processes used by individual leaders to make decisions can be as far reaching as their imagination; however, it is every leader’s responsibility to make these decisions using the tenants of mission command. Mission command is not an easy skill to master, however great leaders understand it and the proper use of it when planning a mission. Mission command is broken down into six major principles: Build cohesive teams through trust, create a shared understanding, provide a clear commanders’ intent, exercise-disciplined initiative, use mission orders and accept prudent risk . General Douglas

Read More
847 Words | 4 Pages

Sergeant First Class Justin L. Pierce distinguished himself with exemplary meritorious service in positions of great importance and increased responsibility throughout his 22 year career and service to the U.S. Army and this nation. His career culminated as a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Engineer Observer/Controller – Trainer for the 3rd-315th Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB), 177th Armored Brigade; a multi-component training brigade with First Army Division East. Sergeant First Class Pierce's knowledge, technical expertise and broad depth of understanding of all critical requirements for training, readiness and combat engineer operations were instrumental in developing a concise and detailed training structure and objectives in order to

Read More
999 Words | 4 Pages

It teaches that regardless of facing great challenges, a military leader must demonstrate resilience and insistence. A leader must be flexible in his judgment, beliefs, tactics, and actions. By following Wheeler’s example, a leader must do the utmost to accomplish maximum results with available resources. In addition, discipline is one of the most important characteristic of an Army at all times. Leaders have the obligation to command their troops under any situation and under no circumstance should never allow the lack of discipline.

Read More
708 Words | 3 Pages

Returning to the 4th Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) to assume command as the brigade commander brings me much joy to be reunited with great Non-Commission Officers and Officers that I have previously served with. Unfortunately, this brigade is no longer the brigade I remember when I commanded a battalion within the 4th ABCT not so long ago. In the last 30 days, I have had the opportunity to observe the ABCT and review a multitude of historical documents to assess the state of the brigade. During my observation, I believe the critical leadership problem in the 4th ABCT’s is the lack of vision for the brigade. Therefore, this critical problem has led to other challenging issues within the brigade.

Read More
185 Words | 1 Pages

(U) HQDA EXORD 10-13 in support of the HQDA FY 13-15 Active Component Manning Guidance. (U) (ATSG-NCOA). The purpose of this executive summary (EXSUM) is to identify the strategic intentions within ALARACT 293/2012; DTG: P 181732Z. Currently, as well as in the future, the Army will be reducing the force structure in order to eliminate the wartime allowance. This force drawdown will diminish manning flexibility and reduce Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) personnel. The mission within the ALARACT focuses on providing the Army Active Component (AC) with Manning Guidance (MG) for FY13-15 that is synchronized with the Army’s priorities.

Read More
1475 Words | 6 Pages

Notably, good leaders focus on the leader competencies of lead, develop, and achieve. General Petraeus’ leadership competencies, use of WFF, and orders showed successful results in stabilizing Mosul. Remarkably, within a few months, trade, civil order and essential services were recovering; all operational variables were progressing. I find it noteworthy that he continually assessed the mission. Adamantly, he would hold daily meetings to ensure he was receiving the most relevant information to assist with making the right decisions.

Read More
70 Words | 1 Pages

Due to his exceptional leadership competencies and attributes, SSG Gamble was selected as DOL-N, MMB NCOIC. SSG Gamble demonstrated performance epitomizes excellence in all aspects, with minimal supervision, attests to his extraordinary ability to use sound judgment and adaptive solutions to facilitate task completion. He managed, supervised and trained over 300 contracted personnel and established 112 maintenance accounts supporting ARCENT, 1TSC, tenant organizations and allied coalition forces at Camp

Read More
286 Words | 2 Pages

I have left you a copy of the “Consideration for Command”, passed on by the best leader I have ever experienced, General James Hobson, my boss at ATI. General Hobson is a true leader with great experience commanding soldiers and civilians. I learned much from him in the five years I traveled and worked with him. When I left his organization, to be the Chief in Conway, he handed me these considerations

Read More
1638 Words | 7 Pages

Synthesis Essay – George S. Patton MSgt Shawn R. Hyler Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy George S. Patton Have you ever thought about what you would say to a group of men and women in the face of insurmountable odds or immanent death? Would you be able to motivate them to a point where they are willing to give their lives for their country? Would you be able to find the words to move them to action, give them courage, or ease their nervous? General George S. Patton was a visionary and ethical leader who used key leadership concepts like open-mindedness, team dynamics, sound ethical behavior, and inspirational motivation to inspire a nation, overcome unsurmountable odds, and ultimately guide the Third Army to victory during WWII.

Read More
395 Words | 2 Pages

My training occurred in one of the finest leadership schools in the world: the United States Marine Corps. Consequently, my instruction was not delivered by a professor in a university lecture hall. Rather, my leadership skills were acquired through interaction with every Marine leader I met; in every moment of every hour of every day; in every detail, every action, and every contingency. For ten years as a Marine officer, I was immersed in a culture of excellence built upon a foundation of teamwork, shared sacrifice, and core values which inculcated within me an indelible understanding of the importance of leadership. Former Commandant of the Marine Corps, General John Lejeune, once said, “Leadership is the sum of those qualities of intellect,

Read More
648 Words | 3 Pages

Through the past 11 years that I have been an enlisted Soldier, I have seen the value of leadership and the effect good and poor leadership can have on Soldiers and

Read More
1230 Words | 5 Pages

The Effective Military Leader Warrant Officer Romero, Philip T. SPC: Captain Dearth, 1st Platoon The book “Black Hearts One Platoons Descent into Madness in Iraq’s Triangle of Death” by Jim Frederick is a true story about multiple leadership failures and six United States Soldiers from 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division who were convicted for their involvement in horrible crimes while deployed to Iraq. The horrific acts including rape as well as murder committed by the soldiers of 1st platoon were a direct result of poor military leadership. Bad leadership will corrupt any military unit.

Read More
1036 Words | 5 Pages

This creed given to the Young Officer Course of 2014 has all the answers to becoming a leader who truly leads by example “Fit to Fight Fit to Lead” Soldiers and war go hand in hand therefor it would be expected for soldiers to go into training so that when the time comes for the war he/ she is competent and physically capable of overcoming the enemy. As the officer in charge of these men who will send them into battle, you would want to be certain that if you send your men into fight that they won’t desert the country or the mission given and that they can be successful in achieving the goal.

Read More
755 Words | 4 Pages

These are just a few of the army values and how they play an important part in an effective leader and follower’s day to day

Read More

More about Richard P. Forma

Related Topics

Open Document